AHTU Chandigarh help lost child Sumit meet his parents at Jallandhar

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Anti Human Trafficking Unit received an email dated 06.01.2020 from Snehalaya, Maloya, Chandigarh to trace out the parents of child boy namely Sumit s/o Rajaram, (imaginary name) Age – 09 years, who was got admitted in Snehalaya, Maloya, Chandigarh under the runaway category.  On this, the team of AHTU visited Snehalaya, Maloya and interacted with the child. During the interaction, child Sumit told that his parents are residing in Chuna Bhatti, Jalandhar, Punjab but not able to tell proper address. He also told that he reached in Chandigarh himself by Bus and after that he was rescued by Child Help Line from Bus Stand, Sec-17, Chandigarh.

ASI Ballu Singh and Constable Manjeet showed nearby places of Chuna Bhatti, Jalandhar through mobile to child Sumit.  He verified a mechanical shop near his residence address. The owner of mechanical shop was contacted through telephonically who was known with child Sumit. He provided the proper address and contact number of parents of child Sumit. After that father namely Rajaram of child Sumit was contacted telephonically and called to come in the office of AHTU. All the facts were explained to Rajaram.

On 21.01.2020, father of child Sumit came to AHTU office Sec-17,Chd and he was taken to CWC office Sanehalaya, Maloya.  After completion of due procedure, the child has been handed over to his father. The child Sumit has been reunited with his parents by the best efforts made by AHTU Team.

Workshop on SAXS and AFM organized in CIL, PU

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Chandigarh January 21, 2020

            The Department of CIL/SAIF, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a workshop on  Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) and  Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), here today which was presided over by Prof. Shankarji Jha, Dean University Instructions, Panjab University, who said that the scientists are God’s favorite people.

            Prof. Ganga Ram Chaudhary, Director urged on making the Central Instrumentation facilities(CIL) the best in the country by making it more user friendly and also informed regarding reduction in NMR analysis charges for the students of PU.

            Dr. Anil Sharma, convener emphasised on the importance of such workshop where participants get hands on training on sophisticated high-end instruments.   

            The workshop focused on two advanced analytical techniques of SAXS and AFM.  The role of Application experts Ms.Kanika and Dr. Dharmesh from Anton Paar Pvt Ltd was highly instrumental in the dissemination of simple ideas on which these new disciplines are based.

  Ms Kanika

            Ms Kanika  demonstrated that SAXS is a very powerful analytical nondestructive tool to have insight regarding particle size, shape, crystalline nature, porosity, internal structure etc. for advance materials as well as biological samples.            

            Dr. Dharmesh explained that how the  AFM can  be helpful in  visualization and measurement of  nanostructures and even structures at the atomic levels in the field of material sciences, life sciences, engineering and numerous other fields.

            The Material and Biological Science researchers attended the workshop.

FSSAI audited the Campus of PGGCG – 11 under “Eat Right Campus”

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Korel, Chandigarh – 21 January, 2020.

The Food Safety Administration, Health Department, U.T. Chandigarh along with third Party Auditor appointed by FSSAI audited the Campus “Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh on the set parameters as defined by the FSSAI under the initiative “Eat Right Campus” by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. The said college made the full compliance as per the report and got certified as first Eat Right Campus of U.T. Chandigarh. The Director Health & Family Welfare, U.T. Chandigarh Dr. G. Dewan today honorfirst Eat Right Campus Award of U.T. Chandigarh to Professor Dr. Salil Sharma on the behalf of Dr. Anita Kaushal Principal, Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India initiated an initiative “Eat Right Campus” to promote safe, healthy and sustainable food in campuses such as academic institutes, workplace, and hospitals across the country. People spend majority of their time outside their homes and consume at least one meal in their canteens/ cafeterias. Campuses need to be more conscious and mindful of their students/ employees health due to growing of lifestyle disorders combined with rising incidence of diet related diseases. It is important for a campus to ensure availability of safe food and healthy diets in their premises. Eat Right Campus initiative of FSSAI provides a unique opportunity to showcase their efforts around people health and well-being, but also helps in setting an example about the best practices towards availability of safe and hygienic food.

PU-NSS volunteers joins Pulse Polio Drive with Chandigarh Administration

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Chandigarh January 21, 2020

                   NSS volunteers from Panjab University, Chandigarh participated in Pulse Polio Drive of Chandigarh Administration from 19th January to 21st January, 2020.


                   The drive was conducted in the Sectors of 14, 15, 16 & 17.    40 NSS Volunteers attended the training session at Sector-16 organized by Chandigarh administration with Dr. Meenu Kapila. The volunteers queries of how to immunise the children of age upto 5years were addressed. The volunteers joined the drive on field from 19th which lasted upto 21st January, 2020. The Volunteers for drive narrated that it was wonderful experience to serve the community. Dr. Navdeep Sharma NSS Programme Coordinator, Panjab University congratulated the Volunteers for selfless efforts for community service in the end of the Polio campaign at Health Center, Sector-14.


                   Dr. Meenu Medical Officer of drive appreciated the efforts of all NSS Volunteers and thanked Mr. Binesh Bhatia who coordinated through out the campaign for smooth conduct of Polio drive between volunteers and administration.

                   NSS volunteers were keen to join the next Polio campaign with Chandigarh Administration to immunise the children with great enthusiasm.

7 Day Economics Research Programme concluded at PU

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Chandigarh January 21, 2020

                   A seven day short-term course on “Advanced Techniques in Economics Research” in collaboration with Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), Panjab University (P.U.), Chandigarh concluded today in the Department of Economics, PU.

                   Professor S.K. Tomar, Director, Human Resource Development Centre, P.U., Chandigarh accompanied the Chairman of Department of Economics    S.P. Padhi to attend the valedictory address delivered by Prof. Sunil Kumar, Faculty of Economics, South Asian University, New Delhi.

                   24 faculty members from various Universities and Colleges within India and Nepal attended the course. The participants were trained with Advanced Econometric Techniques in the area of Applied Economics Research. The faculty of the Department of Economics along-with the faculty from BITS PILANI as well as  Madras Institute of  Development Studies acted as Resource Persons during the course. Professor S.P. Padhi, Chairperson and Dr. Nitin Arora of the Department of Economics jointly coordinated the course.

21st INDO-US symposium-cum-workshop on Applications of Laser Flow Cytometry in Biomedical Research

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Chandigarh January 21, 2020

                   The Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh is going to organize 21st INDO-US symposium-cum-workshop on Applications of Laser Flow Cytometry in Biomedical Research on 2-5 February, 2020 in collaboration with Trust for Education and Training in Cytometry (TETC) Live Education Task Force, International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (LETF-ISAC).

                   Delegate and speakers from different countries such as USA, UK, France, and others are coming in this workshop to interact with young participants for giving them spark to use this technology for their research projects.

                   Participants from different states of India are attending this workshop. Due to the overwhelming response from the participants the organizers has increase the seats for symposium only. Interested students may contact Chairperson, Department of Biotechnology for registration and for any other information.

Expert Talk on “SAP ERP and Emerging Industry Trends”

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Chandigarh January 21, 2020

                   Mr. Ashish Verma, Senior SAP Consultant, Cognizant, Bangalore, Karnataka delivered a talk on “SAP ERP and Emerging Industry Trends” at Information Technology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology  (UIET), Panjab University, Chandigarh, here today. The talk began with an introduction to SAP ERP and where it stands in market today. He discussed other ERP players in the market. The main focus of the talk was on SAP’s proprietary database: HANA. The expert emphasized on SAP Leonardo that enables users to leverage future-facing technologies like the Internet of Things, machine learning, blockchain, analytics, and Big Data. SAP technical advancements were also covered. He also talked about the career opportunities in SAP for professionals. The lecture was organized by Dr. Neelam Goel, Assistant Professor under the guidance of Dr. Savita Gupta, Director, UIET.

                     The talk was attended by 161 participants including faculty members, technical staff, research scholars, masters students and undergraduate students.

Akshi Goyal selected for Newton Bhabha PhD Placement Programme 2019-2020

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Chandigarh January 21, 2020

                        Akshi Goyal, Ph.D. Research Scholar from Panjab University under supervision of Dr. Suman Mor, Associate Professor, Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University and Dr. Ravindra Khaiwal, Additional Professor, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER has been selected for Newton Bhabha PhD Placement Programme 2019-2020.

            The British Council – India, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), India and Indian Higher Education Institutions recently announced the results for Newton Bhabha PhD Placement Programme 2019-2020. The Newton-Bhabha Fund offers an opportunity for UK and Indian PhD scholars to spend a period of their study (up to two to four months) in Indian and UK higher education institutions.

            The supervisor from the host institute i.e. University of Worcester are one of the global experts in the field of aerobiological research. The proposed PhD placement work will allow to find the variability of the urban climate in response to the land cover type. As, increase in temperature, changes in land-cover and shifts in the weather pattern have shown synergistic effect on dispersal and transportation of aeroallergens.

            The proposed placement will scientifically enhance the Ph.D. outcomes as it helps to identify the emission sources of pollens using back trajectory model along with WRF model. Moreover, this will help in building the relationship between emission area and its surroundings with airborne pollens concentration and to predict the dispersion of airborne pollen level in under-monitored areas. Better understanding of spatial variability of urban climate and pollens will help in assessment of pollen dispersion and its exposure level. The current research will allow her to better assess the future risks so that society can prepare better in order to reduce health burden.

            The proposed placement will further enhance the scope of study as it will allow her to scale up the study from regional level to national scale in future. Moreover, under this placement programme, she will develop individual capacity through international training and development opportunities.

Police Files, Chandigarh

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Korel, CHANDIGARH – 21.01.2020

Two arrested for consuming liquor at public place

A case U/S 68-1(B) Punjab Police Act 2007 & 510 IPC has been registered in PS-03 & 39, Chandigarh against two persons who were arrested while consuming liquor at public place on 20.01.2020. Later he was released on bail.

One arrested under NDPS Act

Chandigarh Police arrested Rahul R/o # 2891, DMC, Chandigarh Age 19 years      and recovered 5 gram heroin/ smack from his possession near School, Sector-38 West, Chandigarh on 20.01.2020. A case FIR No. 13, U/S 21 NDPS Act has been registered in PS-Maloya, Chandigarh. Investigation of the case is in progress.

Dowry

A lady resident of Chandigarh alleged that her husband & others resident of Fazilka (PB) harassed her to bring more dowries. A case FIR No. 13, U/S 406, 498-A IPC has been registered in PS-Women, Chandigarh. Investigation of case is in progress.

A lady resident of Chandigarh alleged that her husband resident of Sector 19, Chandigarh harassed her to bring more dowries. A case FIR No. 14, U/S 406, 498-A IPC has been registered in PS-Women, Chandigarh. Investigation of case is in progress.

MV Theft

Suman Kyathanm R/o # 579, Sector-69, Mohali reported that unknown person stole away complainant’s Activa Scooter No. TS08GF-0403 from market, Sector-40, Chandigarh on 19.01.2020. A case FIR No. 20, U/S 379 IPC has been registered in PS-39, Chandigarh. Investigation of case is in progress.

UFBU observed Lunch time demonstration in favour of their long pending demands

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On the call of United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), more than 10 lac Officers and Award Staff Employees observed Lunch time demonstration on 20/01/2020 (today) all over India to protest against the non seriousness of IBA regarding the ongoing negotiations between UFBU and IBA on the Charter of Demands for Wage Revision which is due from 01/11/2017. 

Till now 21 rounds of discussions have been held with the IBA and with Sub committees of workmen Unions and Officer Associations on various dates and occasions.  The IBA made a partry offer of mere 2% hike in the payslip cost on 05/05/2018.  In the last 20 months, in the discussions held with the Unions, after great amount of persuasion, IBA increased their offer to 6%, then to 8%, then to 10%, then to 12% and recently on 13/01/2020 to 12.25%.  The UFBU has been repeatedly pointing out that in the last wage settlement, the hike was 15% on the payslip cost and hence the offer of the IBA should be much higher than that this time in as much as all the Banks are doing well and earning higher operating Profits year after year.  The scope and rate of recovery of bad loans has also been adequately improved as per their own statements.

IBA is also not serious about the other demands of the Unions like introduction of 5 day banking, merger of special Allowance with Basic Pay, Scrapping of New Pension scheme, Updation of Pension, Improvement in Family Pension, Allocation to Staff Welfare Fund based on Operating Profits, Exemption from Income Tax on retiral benefits without ceiling, Uniform definition on Business hours, Lunch hours etc in branches, Introduction of leave Bank, Defined working hours for Officers and Equal wage for equal work for contract employees/Business correspondents.

As the IBA is not forthcoming in their offer to the expectations of the unions, there has been increasing resentment amongst the employees and officers over the delay.  UFBU constituents have come to the conclusion of calling for agitational programmes and strike actions which have become unavoidable to draw the attention of the Government and the IBA/all Bank managements to resolve the just demands.

Accordingly, more than 800 employees/officers of tricity participated in todays demonstration in the Bank Square, Sector 17, Chandigarh at lunch time under the banner of UFBU.  Leaders from all the constituents participated in the demonstration, criticized the attitude of the IBA for their lackluster attitude towards the genuine demands of the Employees/Officers as well as regretted the inconvience to the public/customers.